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1.3 Getting Started
Before the ProPilot 700 can be operated, the Dockside Settings
must be carried out, see section 5.
The ProPilot 700 has 2 basic modes of operation.
1. Standby Mode where the ProPilot 700 is switched on but not in
control of the vessel.
2. Auto Mode where the ProPilot 700 is in control of the vessel.
As soon as the ProPilot 700 is supplied with power it will turn on
in Standby Mode.
There will be a delay of about 10 seconds while the ProPilot 700
carries out a self test routine:
8888 Displays all the segments of the LCD,
Sn** Software Version Number,
P700 Pilot Control Type,
tESt then Self test completed successfully.
H*** The vessel’s heading is now displayed.
1.4 Standby Mode (Manual Control of the steering)
H035 "H" is displayed to show that the ProPilot 700 is in Standby Mode
and is displaying the vessel’s heading (035º in this example). The
Heading will change as you manually steer, just like a conventional
compass. The ProPilot 700 is not in control of the vessel.
1.5 Jog Steer
When in Standby Mode the Jog Steer function can be used by first
pressing either the or key, which will turn the vessel onto a
new heading.
JOG- To Jog Steer to Port (left), press the key.
-JOG To Jog Steer to Starboard (right), press the key.
The Jog Steer function will not operate in Auto Mode or when
Menu settings are being altered, using the and keys.
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